NBA Injury Report: Is Chris Paul Starting Tonight vs Raptors After Fracturing Left Hand?

The Golden State Warriors really need to get their act together. With the season almost reaching its halfway mark, the Warriors are languishing in Play-In spots of the Western Conference. Before the start of the season, they were expected to at least challenge for the title. However, that looks like a far-fetched dream given the current form of the Warriors.

The Dubs would look to get their campaign back on track in their next game, as they face the Toronto Raptors. The game is scheduled to tip-off by 8:30 PM, Eastern Time at the Chase Center in San Francisco. However, the Warriors will miss the veteran presence of Chris Paul for tonight’s game.

Chris Paul sidelined for the foreseeable future

The game against the Raptors holds great significance for the Warriors, as they look to bag another victory to get their season back on track. But, the Warriors will miss the services of Chris Paul. CP3 suffered a fractured left hand against the Pistons. At the moment, the Dubs haven’t put a timeline on his return. However, reports have emerged that Paul will undergo surgery, which may rule him out for a significant portion of the season.

Apart from Paul, the Warriors will also miss the services of Gary Payton II due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The Dubs have also listed Jonathan Kuminga as questionable for tonight’s game because of a toe injury. However, in news of immense significance for the Warriors’ fans, Draymond Green has been reinstated to the roster after a 12-game suspension. There is a strong likelihood that Draymond may participate in the upcoming game against the Raptors.

The Toronto Raptors also have to deal with some injuries on their roster. Otto Porter Jr. (knee) and Christian Koloko (illness) remain sidelined for the game against the Warriors. The Raptors have also listed Gary Trent Jr. as questionable for tonight’s game due to a quadriceps knock.

Predicted Lineups: Warriors vs Raptors

The Raptors have made their intentions for this season very clear, following the blockbuster OG Anunoby trade. The Raptors are looking to build a promising future with Scottie Barnes as the centerpiece of their rebuild. But this doesn’t mean that the Raptors will be a pushover. They still have All-Star Pascal Siakam on their roster. The Raptors could line up with Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Pascal Siakam, and Jakob Poeltl for tonight’s game.

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The Warriors go into the game as favorites, but it won’t be a straightforward victory. After their victory against the Pistons, the Warriors would look to build on the positive momentum with a victory against the Raptors. Despite missing the likes of CP3 and Gary Payton II, the Warriors possess the firepower to defeat the Raptors. They could start the game with Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Kevon Looney.

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